MOT Status
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47,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower ram rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleve corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower ram rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleve corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play detected at steering rack strongly recommend replacement unit / repair etc. ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play at the steering wheel nearing 13mm legal limit. this is due to nearside steering rack inner joints. this issue MUST be addressed as soon as possible. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) considerable play detected at steering rack strongly recommend replacement unit / repair etc. ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel free play at the steering wheel nearing 13mm legal limit. this is due to nearside steering rack inner joints. this issue MUST be addressed as soon as possible. (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in boot opens up when on full lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in boot opens up when on full lock (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight free play ()
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split, but preventing ingress of dirt when suspension is under load (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe mounted D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end dust cover split, but preventing ingress of dirt when suspension is under load (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in nearside of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Discoloured/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Discoloured/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to deteriorate/perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure central mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to perish and crack between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight lenses starting to discolour and deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres starting to perish and crack between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
parking brake lever on offside rear caliper does not fully return .brakes not binding and reach all mot requirements however recommend service adjust etc
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
parking brake lever on offside rear caliper does not fully return .brakes not binding and reach all mot requirements however recommend service adjust etc
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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GK02 MDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK02 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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GK02 MDU is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 March 2002.
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